Dean Huijsen fires Arsenal and Chelsea nine-word message as Bournemouth transfer truth explained

Dean Huijsen has fired a nine-word message ahead of AFC Bournemouth's clash against Manchester United this weekend. The 20-year-old defender has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea recently, as .

Huijsen, whose contract at the Vitality Stadium expires in June 2030, has featured 27 times in the Premier League this season while keeping seven clean sheets. Playing a key role in Andoni Iraola's side, .

His impressive displays haven't gone unnoticed, with . Nevertheless, ahead of the Cherries' clash against United, Huijsen posted an motivational message on Instagram.

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Bournemouth were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace last weekend. The centre-back, who , said: "Be better than yesterday. Eyes on the next one."

football.london understands that , with the head coach Enzo Maresca eager to bolster his backline. The Spaniard, who was born in the Netherlands, has a queue of clubs chasing his signature, including Liverpool.

have, recently, named Arsenal and Newcastle as potential suitors, as well as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Earlier this month, Huijsen confirmed there's a release clause in his contract, which is said to be valued at £50m.

In an interview with Spanish outlet, El Chiringuito TV - as quoted by - he said: "I have a contract until 2030, [but] I do have a [release] clause. I don't know [if I'll join Real Madrid], we'll see.

"It's a big team. Every player wants to play in the maximum [level] possible. A friend called me to say; 'Go to Real Madrid'. I laughed. What am I going to say?"

Speaking to reporters a few days later, Iraola downplayed any concerns over Huijsen's focus. The Bournemouth manager said: "My only concern with Dean is he keeps his focus here. I see he trains very well.

"He's very focused on improving individually, improving us as a team collectively. He knows we have seven very important games ahead of us and I see him in a really good place.

"No, I don't think the noise around is affecting him and I see him in a good place."

Iraola added: "I try not to start thinking in the problems of the summer now. I have enough problems now and I have seven important games to play - and we are fighting for important things. I'm not thinking in these things."

Back in December 2024, Huijsen revealed that he grew up idolising Sergio Ramos. Speaking to , he said: "My idol was Sergio Ramos when I was small. I think he's the best defender ever - at least that I've seen.

"I'm still pretty young so I haven't seen that many, but I think he had everything.

"I just think he was the total package. He's got important goals, he's a leader, he's good on the ball, and he's good defensively, aggressive. I just think he's got everything."